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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Explore 12 historic maps of Blowing Rock from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Blowing Rock's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Blowing Rock's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Blowing Rock, NC maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Cranberry
    1902 Map of Cranberry
    1902 Cranberry
    1902 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Tennessee borderlands are captured here at the turn of the century as early railroads began penetrating the high ridges. Genealogists can trace family names and old settlements like Mountain City, Shoun Crossroads, and the industry at Rhea Forge.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1934 Map of Boone
    1934 Map of Boone
    1934 Boone
    1934 Print · USGS
    Watauga County's high country is captured here during the mid-1930s, showing a network of mountain communities and early state highways. You can trace the locations of the County Home, the rural crossroads at Shulls Mills, and local landmarks like the Blue Moon Service Sta.
  7. 1936 Map of Blowing Rock
    1936 Map of Blowing Rock
    1936 Blowing Rock
    1936 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina high country around Boone and Blowing Rock is documented here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named landmarks and mountain institutions, from the COUNTY HOME to remote sites like Bailey Camp Sch and St Marys Ch.
  10. 1942 Map of Blowing Rock
    1942 Map of Blowing Rock
    1942 Blowing Rock
    1942 Print · USGS
    Watauga and Caldwell Counties are shown here during the late nineteen-thirties and early forties, capturing the traditional highland communities and early development of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Shulls Mills, Poplar Grove Ch, and Liberty Hill Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Winston-Salem
    1974 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Virginia highlands meet in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by the tobacco and textile hubs of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river geography connecting Winston-Salem to mountain towns like Mount Airy and Galax.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Winston-Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Blue Ridge and Piedmont transition are captured here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial hub of Winston-Salem to the high peaks of Southwest Virginia. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Richmond Hill Ch, Siloam Ch, and the old rail stops along the Southern Railway.
  19. 1959 Map of Boone, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Boone, 1962 Print
    1959 Boone
    1962 Print · USGS
    Watauga County at the end of the fifties reveals a growing mountain landscape centered on the college town of Boone. Genealogists and historians can trace family cemeteries like Adams Cem and Vannoy Cem or explore early recreation sites at Chetola Lake and Camp Sky Ranch.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Globe, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Globe, 1962 Print
    1959 Globe
    1962 Print · USGS
    Caldwell County's mountain coves and the Pisgah National Forest are meticulously detailed during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land and landmarks like Globe Cemetery, Bailey Camp Church, and the Rocky Knob Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Winston-Salem
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain.
  28. 1985 Map of Boone, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Boone, 1986 Print
    1985 Boone
    1986 Print · USGS
    The High Country and Blue Ridge Mountains come into focus during the mid-eighties as Boone and its surrounding wilderness areas undergo modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named ridges and landmarks near Appalachian State University, the Cranberry Mines, and Valle Crucis.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1994 Map of Boone, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Boone, 1998 Print
    1994 Boone
    1998 Print · USGS
    The High Country of Watauga County comes alive in the mid-nineties as the university town of Boone expands toward the Blue Ridge. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites like Piny Grove Cem and rural landmarks from Shulls Mills to Three Forks Ch.
  34. 1994 Map of Globe, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Globe, 1998 Print
    1994 Globe
    1998 Print · USGS
    Caldwell County’s mountain hollows and high ridges are shown here in the mid-1990s, where the Blue Ridge Parkway meets the northern forest. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family burial sites and rural meeting places, including White Spring Cemetery, Globe Church, and the settlement at Upton.
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